Daud Osman prays Thursday night at the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston on the first day of Ramadan. After prayers, some members of the congregation went home for a feast with their families while others stayed and celebrated at the center.

Imam Saleh Mahamud, center, enjoys a meal and conversation Thursday with other Muslims who just finished prayers at the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston on the first day of Ramadan.

Bachir Ahmed, left, serves food Thursday night at the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston after prayers at sunset on the first day of Ramadan.

After a day of fasting Thursday on the first day of Ramadan, many who came for prayers at sunset were treated to a tasty meal at the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston.

Saleh Mahamud, imam of the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston, prays at sunset Thursday night at the center in Lewiston after the first day of Ramadan.

Three dates are prepared Thursday for eating after prayers at the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston after the first day of Ramadan. It is often the first thing eaten after a day of fasting with a bottle of water as it helps sooth the stomach. There were three waiting for each person. Some ate one, three, five or any combination of an odd number.

Mohamed Awil washes his hands Thursday night before prayers at the Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center in Lewiston.